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Dutch Oven Frito Pie

Perfect for camping, this Dutch Oven Frito Pie takes a homemade chili - made in the Dutch oven - that is served over Fritos with cheese and onions.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 265kcal
Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

  • 3 cubes beef bullion
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2-3 dry bay leaves
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 (4 oz each) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 (29 oz) can pinto beans
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For serving - Fritos, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the bullion and vinegar and set aside to let the bullion dissolve.
    3 cubes beef bullion, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • Heat a Dutch oven over 12-15 coals. In the Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until they are starting to soften.
    1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 large onions, 2 green bell peppers
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
    3 lbs ground beef
  • Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and bay leaves; cook for a minute or two.
    1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 tablespoon paprika, 2-3 dry bay leaves
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, green chiles, and pinto beans. Then stir in the reserved vinegar mixture and the hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    3 cups tomato sauce, 2 (4 oz each) cans diced green chiles, 1 (29 oz) can pinto beans, 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot sauce, Salt and pepper
  • Place the lid on the Dutch oven and place 6-8 coals on top. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place Fritos in a bowl and top with the chili, shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions.
    For serving - Fritos, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions

Notes

This can also be made on the stove over medium heat.
To make things easier for camping, dice the onions and peppers beforehand and store in a large ziplock bag.
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition information is for chili only - it does not include the Fritos or toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g